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Atomic Robo

This Fate-powered game from Evil Hat promises Action Science!  and atomic-powered robots. It combines Evil Hat's pulp obsessions with a new universe that introduces us to scientists who approach physics as Indiana Jones approaches archaeology. The game also serves as a pretty good introduction to Fate or a way of moving from more mainstream games to a looser narrative-style game. It is lavishly illustrated with bright comic book art featuring the titular Atomic Robo himself, created by Nikola Tesla in the Twenties and therefore spanning a century of weird science. The basic rules are all Fate but there is an emphasis on the lighter styles of play and higher power levels with mega-stunts introducing invulnerabilities and immortality to allow for a wilder style of play. I'm still in the process of reading but I was surprised to see how much more interesting I found it compared to Spirit of the Century. There's a big overlap between the two but it seems to be some com

Abnormal

I picked up this odd little (and quite anonymous game) at Leisure Games. It uses cards, d4s and pieces of acrylic to tell a story about someone whose body is being changed against their will. Influences seem to be Tetsubo, The Fly, Teeth and Videodrome. The game plays 1 to 3 but while the solo option is intriguing I think the full trio sounds like the best option. Looking forward to giving it a go.